Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 24. Now you guys know some more about Drake's past and I bet some of you are confuse about his age from the previous chapter. Don't worry,unless you have a reason be,it'll make sense soon. Now we are on the Korrina arc,and much more about Drake will be reveal soon. On with the show enjoy.


"There can no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." -Nelson Mandela


Chapter 24:Revelation

On Route 10,the gang is walking through on the way to Shalour City. "Wow so wait...you and Diantha helped an agitated Pokémon in Cerulean City?" Ash said,listening to Drake tell a story about how when Drake was younger,he and Diantha came to Cerulean City and when they enter the city,two wild Mankey attacked them and they did their best to hold them off,but somehow during the struggle,Diantha's bag went missing and Officer Jenny was nearby when it happened. She then tells them that they weren't the only ones this happened to. That for the past two weeks,two wild Mankey have been performing blitz attacks on trainers,takings their belongings. She's been investigating it ever,but so far no luck. In the meantime they went to the Pokémon Center to recuperate. After Drake heal his Pokémon,he knew that he couldn't stand around anymore when another trainer came to the Center saying that her stuff was stolen. Diantha thought he was insane to go after two wild Pokémon,especially Mankey,who aren't known for happy thoughts. Drake pleaded her to come along,but refused,and a disappointed Drake left the Center alone to find the Mankey. Drake kept a close eye on the city's entrance for a few hours,and notice another trainer being attacked. After leaving,he follow them to a burrow outside the city in the woods. Unfortunately one of them had known they were being followed and one of them circled around. They surprised Drake with a blitz attack,but he was able to escape,but the attack left a bruise on his right rib.

He then stumble on a very sick Primeape,and Drake notice all the stuff the two Mankey stole laying on the ground. Only the food was gone,and Drake now notice the truth. The stuff they stole,they were just trying to care for that Primeape,which Drake later found out to be the mother of the two. The two Mankey then notice Drake being very close to their mother and began to thrash wildly and sprinted towards the boy. Drake shielded away and at the next second he notice the two hanging in the air by vines. He then turn to see Diantha and Bulbasaur at the opening. She told them that while she thought he was still insane,she couldn't leave him to face this alone. They were able to convince the two Mankey to let them take their mother to the Pokémon Center to get treatment. That night Nurse Joy concluded that Primeape will make a full recovery,which pleased the two Pokémon,while Officer Jenny return all the stolen goods back to their original owners. The two trainers got a room for the night,and Drake was in the restroom tending to his bruise from earlier. He didn't notice that the door was slightly open and Diantha opened it to turn off the light,but notice the shirtless boy tending to his wound. She helped patched the bruise,which Drake thanked her for,and Diantha all the sudden slapped him across his face. As Drake held his left cheek in pain,Diantha resented him for his recklessness earlier today,as she knew this wasn't the first time Drake was hurt while playing hero. Drake apologized,not for his actions,but only his mistakes as he knew he couldn't walk away next time something like this will happen again. The two made up and went to sleep that night.

"Wow,so you and Diantha had differences." Said Ash. "As much as we would argue at times,we had each other's back." Drake admitted. Reflecting on his young and naive nature back then. He always had a talent for getting into trouble,all for the greater good,while Diantha back then thought he could avoid it,for his sake,but that wasn't always the case.

As the group was walking,something went flying over their heads.

"Number 99"

The group then looks up above to see a teenage girl abit older then Ash,and the others. As she landed in front of them,they got a better view of the girl. She stood tall and fit,not as much as Drake,but fit nonetheless. With long blond hair stood in a ponytail that went through a hole on the red and white helmet she wore on the her head,green-grayish eyes along with a red and white sleeveless dress,along with black tight compressed biker shorts. She also wore white and red gloves in which the on her left held her Key Stone. Finally she wore red and white boots,in which had decals on them to double them as skates.

"Ha,I win,I win." She said. "Pardon?" Drake said. They then heard footsteps coming from behind,and the figure jumped over the group and land next to the girl. They notice that it was a Jackel like Pokémon,blue body with some bits of black,red eyes covered by a "black mask" which was connected to an upper stripe on its head. Four appendages on the back of its head. Along with three spikes on its body,one on each arms and the last one on its chest.

"Carr,rio." It said. "I won fair and square ok?!" She said. As the both of them argued,the group just looked at them with sweatdrops on the back of their head,feeling confused. "Excuse is?" Said Ash. The two then stop and forgot that they had guests. "Oh,oh I'm sorry I forgot you guys were there." She said. The group just then looked at each other,unable of what to think of this. The girl then introduced herself as Korrina,along with her partner Lucario. Serena decided to scan the Jackel with her Pokédex.

"Lucario,the Aura Pokémon,by reading the aura of all things,it can tell how others are feeling by over half a mile away."

"Incredible." She said. "So Korrina,what did you mean by number 99?" Ash asked. "I mean you be my 99th opponent. She declared. Ash was excited for a good battle,it would be good practice before his Shalour Gym Battle. They went to a clearing outside of the forest,there Ash and Korrina can have their battle. "Alright Pikachu,you ready?" Pikachu nodded and stood up ready to battle.


Ash vs. Korrina: one on one

"Alright Pikachu let's kick off with Iron Tail." Pikachu then turns his tail steel and charges at Lucario. "Block it Lucario." Use his forearms,Lucario deflected the Iron Tail flawlessly.

"Wow Lucario is tough." Said Bonnie. "To deflect that Iron Tail like that takes guts. I think there's more to Lucario then meets the eye." Said Clemont. "It won't matter. Ash and Pikachu will push through." Serena said,full of encouragement. Drake just watched the battle,and was carefully observing Korrina and Lucario.

"Use Quick Attack." Pikachu then glowed white,and rush his opponent with speed. "Take it Lucario." Lucario ran abit forward and took the Quick Attack head on,and didn't even look faze,much less flinched at the attack.

"Now use Swords Dance." Lucario then focused and multiple swords floated around him,sharply increasing his attack power. "Now let's go in the offensive,Use Bone Rush." Lucario then form a Bone staff,and rush to Pikachu. By the time Pikachu had just processed what happened it was too late as Lucario swung the Bone at Pikachu,like a club to a golf ball on a tee,the attack send Pikachu flying back.

"Pikachu!" Ash shouted as he saw Pikachu fly. Pikachu struggled to get up,not only was the Bone Rush super effective on him,the increased power from the Swords Dance powered up the Bone Rush. "Awesome,keep up the pressure with another Bone Rush." Lucario then swung his Bone and rush towards the struggling Pikachu,and hit him hard to send him flying upwards. "Again Lucario." Lucario then swung his Bone and hit the free falling Pikachu and send him upwards again.

Lucario all the sudden charged up power into his fist and jumped up and hit Pikachu with incredible force,sending him to the ground. "There it is, the Power Up Punch." Said Korrina,doing a battle stance. Drake meanwhile notice Lucario's actions as he attack on his own free will. Pikachu then laid on the ground fainted.


"Pikachu are you ok?" Ash said as he picked up his long time friend. Korrina then came over and offered an Oran Berry to help Pikachu out. Drake meanwhile took out a Super Potion to treat his injures,based on the battle,Lucario really did a number on him. Then the heard a rumbling sound,the group then turned to Ash who they assumed his stomach was rumbling. "Sorry guys guess I'm hungry." Ash scratches his head,the others laughed,but then they heard another loud rumbling sound. "Sorry guys guess I'm hungry too." The group then turned to Korrina,who was hold her stomach.

After making lunch for themselves and their Pokémon. The group then sat at the table talking. "So you guys actually met Diantha the Champion." Korrina said with curiosity in her voice. "Yea,we actually seen an exhibition battle of her and a trainer the other day." Said Ash. "I saw that on TV as well. That guy really didn't stand a chance against her." Said Korrina. Drake meanwhile dwelled back. He remembered Diantha as an experienced battler even though she didn't have any Pokémon on her at the time. While she complimented that he was more experienced in battle (he thought she was just being modest) she shared her pool of knowledge on Pokémon,which was a major help for Drake back then.

While eating Bonnie then notice something odd Korrina wore on her left glove. "Hey Korrina what's that?" She asked. "Oh this,its a Key Stone." She said. "I knew I recognized it from somewhere." Said Ash. "Yea we saw it when Diantha used it to Mega Evolve her Gardevoir." Said Serena. "Really? That must have been a major sight to see." Said Korrina. "So you can Mega Evolve Lucario as well?" Ash asked. "Unfortunately no,I have my Key Stone,but Lucario lacks a Mega Stone to do so,that's why we are going to Geosenge Town,to find Lucario's Mega Stone known as Lucarionite." She said. "That sounds awesome,you mind if we come along?" Ash asked. "I don't see any problem with that,Welcome aboard." Korrina said.

As the group packed up to get ready to leave,a cube was then toss at Pikachu and Lucario heads,trapping them in shield cube.

"What the?!"

"Lucario!"

"Oh gods"

"Hello twerps!" Said Jessie who along with James and Meowth flying above their Balloon. "Dont you three ever give up?!" Said an agitated Serena. "Who's That." Korrina asked. "Team Rocket,bad guys who steal other people's Pokémon." Said Ash. "Right as ever you are twerp. Not only we plan on just the Pokémon,but also that trinket you have on your hand." James pointed to Korrina's Key Stone. "You would try" Korrina guarded her hand away from them. James then threw a smokescreen to blind everyone. Everyone took cover as they moved in. When the smoke dispersed,everyone checked around to see what happened.

"Is everyone ok?" Drake asked. Everyone nodded yes at his question. "Oh thank Arceus,it's still here." Korrina was glad that her Key Stone was still in her glove. "Hey guys!" Said Drake. Everyone then turned to Drake who was standing over a scorch mark. "They took the force field." Said Drake. "What will happen to Pikachu and Lucario?" Said Bonnie. "I don't think they could've gone too far." Said Ash.

"Got them,they're heading West." Said Drake. "Perfect,Fletchling I chose you." Ash then released the Tiny Robin Pokémon. "Head West,and find Team Rocket. We'll follow you." Fletchling chirped and headed out. "Alright let's follow." Said Ash. Everyone nodded and ran to follow the robin Pokémon.

While flying high Team Rocket were arguing with each other. "My fault? How is this my fault." Said James. "Because you didn't get the Key Stone from the twerpette!" Said Jessie. "Oh please. It's both your faults." Said Meowth. Both of them just looked at each other's and then turn to the cat Pokémon. "YOU DIDN'T DO ANYTHING EITHER MEOWTH!" Both said to him.

As they continue to argued,Pikachu and Lucario talked knowing they need to get out. They tried an Iron Tail and Power Up Punch,but the shield refused to give. Pikachu knew they needed more strength to overpower the shield,and then remembered back to their battle from earlier. He then asked him to use Swords Dance to sharply increase his attack power. They then combine another Iron Tail,and Power Up Punch to attack the shield. The shield fluttered and eventually it deactivated. They dropped down and landed in a river,to their good luck,Team Rocket had yet to notice their escape.

The gang then came to a fork in the forest and were unable to find out which way Team Rocket went. "Now where?" Korrina wondered. "This way" said Drake. "How do you know that Drake?" Korrina asked. Drake knew what Ash's Pikachu Aura signature was like,but somehow found Lucario's much easier to track as Lucario had a higher concentration then Pikachu,so Drake can actually see a signature spike from the Northwest. "Call it a hunch." Drake told Korrina.

Meanwhile back with Team Rocket. "Really?! So where we present these two to the boss. Perhaps we will get more assistance and finally be recognized." Said Jessie. "Uhh...you might wanna hold that thought." Said Meowth. "Why?!" Said Jessie. Meowth then pointed down and the trio noticed that their catch had escape. "WHAT THE,how did they escape?!" Jessie shouted. "Doesn't it matter how? Or are we gonna go after them." Said James. They then turn the balloon around and headed back.

Pikachu and Lucario were still trekking through the forest,while Lucario sence the group's Aura signatures and notice that they were close by. As they got closer,they were attacked. The two looked up to see Team Rocket in their balloon,along with Inkay and Pumpkaboo. "Just where do you think you two are running off to?" Said Jessie. "You have a new life in Team Rocket. Just give it up." Said James." Both Pokémon nodded and made a break for it. "They never learn." Team Rocket said,then gave chased. Both ran towards the direction as Team Rocket attacked them with nets and Inkay and Pumpkaboo Psybeam and Shadow Ball.

"What's that?" Said Clemont. Drake then looked ahead and notice Lucario and Pikachu escaped and were being chased by Team Rocket. "They're close by. Come on!" He said. Everyone nodded and followed Drake,eventually they were close by to hear explosions coming from Team Rocket.

"Just give in,you guys won't get away." Said Jessie. "Are you sure about that?" A voice came down the path. The two Pokémon looked and notice the group ,who were running down the path. "Ohh twerps!" Said Team Rocket. "Lucario,are you alright?" Korrina ran to her Pokémon. "Pikachu are you alright?" Both nodded,much to the group's relief. They then turned to Team Rocket with angry looks on their faces. "You guys never learn do you?" Ash said. "Grr,Pumpkaboo Shadow Ball." Pumpkaboo then shot a ball of darkness at the group. "Lucario Aura Sphere." Lucario shot a ball of Aura in retaliation. Both attacks collided resulting in a explosion. "Inkay Psybeam." Inkay shot a beam of psychic energy at Lucario. "Pikachu Thunderbolt." Pikachu then fired a bolt of electricity,blocking it.

"One shot,Ready Korrina?" Ash asked. "Always." She said.

"Pikachu"

"Lucario"

"Thunderbolt/Aura Sphere!" Both Pokémon nodded and fired their signature attacks. Both attacks combined and launched Inkay and Pumpkaboo into the balloon. The result was causing a chain reaction which launched Team Rocket into the sky.

"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" They said as flew into the sky.

The group cheered as they enjoy this small victory. "We did it Lucario. You know what that means." Said Korrina. "What's that Korrina?" Said Ash. "This is our 100th victory,which means we have the potential to Mega Evolve." Said Korrina. "So that's why you kept track of your victories." Said Drake. "Yep so on to Geosenge Town." Said Korrina. The group nodded and with the distance covered while chasing Team Rocket,they should reached Geosenge Town in a couple of hours.


And done. Sorry if this chapter feels rushed I figured to just about wrap this chapter up already. Well this marks the beginning of the Korrina arc and much more will be explained as the story continues. Like and Comment down below. Thanks for reading,this is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.